Sessional Instructors - Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studie

Sessional Instructors - Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies (IKERAS) - Fall 2026

Competition Number:

90SI26

Position Type:

Sessional Opening

Closing Date:

Aug 13, 2026

Date of Posting:

Jul 30, 2026

Department:

IKERAS

Position:

Sessional Instructor

Contract:

Fall 2026

Term:

September 8, 2026 - December 23, 2026

The Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies (IKERAS) has openings for Sessional Instructors during the Fall 2026 semester
. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

The salary scale for these positions is $7,404.00 - $8,515.00.

Please note:

the courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

UPEI is recognized as a leading, innovative center of excellence in learning, teaching, scholarship, and research. While it is strongly connected to the vibrant social and cultural environment of Prince Edward Island, it enjoys a reputation that extends far beyond the Island’s shores. The IKERAS faculty has strong ties to the local Indigenous communities on and off reserve.

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is located on Epekwitk, part of the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi kmaw nation. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which recognize Mi kmaw title and establish the ongoing relationship between the Mi kmaw nation and the Crown. We are all treaty people.

With respect to the traditional and unceded territory of Epekwitk (PEI) and Mi kma ki, this course is an introduction to the three groups of Indigenous peoples recognized in Canada. Anchored in Indigenous knowledges, students will learn about ceremonies, protocols, traditions and cultures. This course further introduces Canada s history of colonization and cultural assimilation policies. These will help to begin fostering an understanding of Indigenous worldviews and fulfill the University of Prince Edward Island s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission s Calls to Action.

Friday from 11:30 am - 2:15 pm

With respect to the traditional and unceded territory of Epekwitk (PEI) and Mi kma ki, this course is an introduction to the three groups of Indigenous peoples recognized in Canada. Anchored in Indigenous knowledges, students will learn about ceremonies, protocols, traditions, and cultures. This course further introduces Canada s history of colonization and cultural assimilation policies. These will help to begin fostering an understanding of Indigenous worldviews and fulfill the University of Prince Edward Island s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission s Calls to Action.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

IKE-3410-01 Can. Treaties & Self-Gov t (3 Credits)

This course is a survey of Treaties in Canada. This includes pre-confederation treaties with First Nations, numbered treaties with First Nations, modern treaties which include land claims and self-governing treaties of agreements with Inuit and the Métis.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 11:30 am
-12:20 pm

Closing date for applications is August 13th, 2026; however, the competition will remain open until the positions are filled.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.